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On average 40-60% of public expenditure goes to social spending in Africa, which calls for improved governance, and voice and accountability in social spending. In order to foster and sustain progress in human development, African countries need to focus on results for the money that they spend on social services. Ministries of Finance, Health and Education play a pivotal role in resource allocation, ensuring delivery on results and enhancing accountability in social sector spending.

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On average 40-60% of public expenditure goes to social spending in Africa, which calls for improved governance, and voice and accountability in social spending. In order to foster and sustain progress in human development, African countries need to focus on results for the money that they spend on social services. Ministries of Finance, Health and Education play a pivotal role in resource allocation, ensuring delivery on results and enhancing accountability in social sector spending.

The first peer review assessment meeting of the Africa Knowledge for Results Initiative (Afrik4R) in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region will be held in Dakar, Senegal, from February 3 to 5. This meeting will be attended by 150 representatives from eight countries. It has been organised by the African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results (AfCoP-GRD) with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The 6th annual Africa Public Private Partnership Conference & Showcase (APPP 2014) organised by AME Trade Ltd in partnership with the African Development Bank will take place from November 19-21, 2014 at the Sofitel Hotel, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

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On average 40-60% of public expenditure goes to social spending in Africa, which calls for improved governance, and voice and accountability in social spending. In order to foster and sustain progress in human development, African countries need to focus on results for the money that they spend on social services. Ministries of Finance, Health and Education play a pivotal role in resource allocation, ensuring delivery on results and enhancing accountability in social sector spending.

The first peer review assessment meeting of the Africa Knowledge for Results Initiative (Afrik4R) in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region will be held in Dakar, Senegal, from February 3 to 5. This meeting will be attended by 150 representatives from eight countries. It has been organised by the African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results (AfCoP-GRD) with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The 6th annual Africa Public Private Partnership Conference & Showcase (APPP 2014) organised by AME Trade Ltd in partnership with the African Development Bank will take place from November 19-21, 2014 at the Sofitel Hotel, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The African Development Bank is co-sponsoring and is actively involved in the upcoming 5th African Rift Geothermal (ARGeo) Conference in Arusha, Tanzania. The conference seeks to further regional cooperation in the development and utilization of geothermal resources.

The African Development Bank and its partners will organise the second Ministerial Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Africa. The forum will convene at the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology in Rabat, Morocco from 14-17 October 2014.

15/09/2014 - The African Development Bank will participate in the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit on September 23, 2014. The Summit will provide a platform for the world leaders from governments, private sector and civil society to make bold announcements and catalyze actions on climate change ahead of a binding legal agreement to take place in 2015 to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. The presence of AfDB is critical to draw attention to the key climate change challenges that impact Africa.

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Donald Kaberuka, will undertake an official visit to Angola from 28th to 30th July 2014. This visit aims at supporting the efforts of the Government of Angola in implementing its mega infrastructure program and the policy reforms required for the efficiency of the Power sector and the Public Finance Management and Procurement Systems.